Food Vocabulary & Pronunciation Lesson
Study the words below. Pay special attention to the stressed syllable highlighted in red, the phonetic transcription, and review both definitions. Click the speaker icon to hear the pronunciation.
| Word & Transcription | English Meaning | Arabic Meaning |
|---|---|---|
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croi-ssant
/krwɑːˈsɑːnt/
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A buttery, flaky, French pastry. | كرواسون - معجنات فرنسية غنية بالزبدة |
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fa-la-fel
/fəˈlɑːfəl/
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Deep-fried balls made from ground chickpeas or fava beans. | فلافل - كرات مقلية من الحمص أو الفول المطحون |
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gnoc-chi
/ˈnjɒki/
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Small Italian dumplings made from potato, semolina, or flour. | نيوكي - زلابية إيطالية صغيرة مصنوعة من البطاطس |
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gua-ca-mo-le
/ˌɡwɑːkəˈmoʊli/
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A Mexican dip made from mashed avocados. | جواكامولي - صلصة مكسيكية من الأفوكادو المهروس |
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la-sa-gne
/ləˈzɑːnjə/
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Italian baked dish consisting of layers of pasta, meat, and cheese. | لازانيا - طبق إيطالي مخبوز من طبقات المعكرونة واللحم والجبن |
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may-on-naise
/ˌmeɪəˈneɪz/
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A thick, creamy dressing made from egg yolks, oil, and vinegar. | مايونيز - صلصة بيضاء كثيفة |
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me-ringue
/məˈræŋ/
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A sweet food made from well-beaten egg whites and sugar. | ميرانغ - حلوى مصنوعة من بياض البيض المخفوق والسكر |
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mus-tard
/ˈmʌstərd/
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A hot-tasting yellow or brown paste made from crushed seeds. | خردل - صلصة صفراء أو بنية حارة |
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pret-zel
/ˈprɛtsəl/
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A crisp or chewy baked pastry, usually shaped into a knot. | بريتزل - معجنات مخبوزة على شكل عقدة |
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quiche
/kiːʃ/
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A baked tart with a savory filling thickened with eggs. | كيش - فطيرة مالحة محشوة بالبيض والجبن |
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schnit-zel
/ˈʃnɪtsəl/
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A thin slice of meat, coated in breadcrumbs and fried. | شنیتزل - شريحة لحم رقيقة مقلية ومغطاة بفتات الخبز |
Interactive Exercise
Test your knowledge! Select the correct answer below for instant feedback.
1. Which syllable is stressed in the word "guacamole"?
2. What is the correct Arabic meaning for the word "mustard"?
3. Which food is described as "A sweet food made from well-beaten egg whites and sugar"?
4. Which word means "A buttery, flaky, French pastry"?
5. Which syllable is stressed in the word "falafel"?
6. What is the correct Arabic meaning for the word "pretzel"?
7. Which food is described as "A baked tart with a savory filling thickened with eggs"?
8. Which syllable is stressed in the word "schnitzel"?
9. What are "gnocchi"?
10. What is the correct Arabic meaning for the word "lasagne"?